Cheat Fest 5k
About this race
Race starts at 10 am. The 5K will be held on Cheat River Rail Trail paved course on Saturday morning of Cheat River Festival near Kingwood, WV. Course is flat and fast!! Proceeds benefit Friends of the Cheat.
Every runner and walker gets a free admission to the Cheat River Festival after the race and a customized water bottle. There will be refreshments and awards.
Join fellow runners on May 2, 2026 for the Cheat Fest 5k. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Kingwood.
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Cheat Fest 5K
Registration includes entrance to Saturday of Cheat Fest!
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About Kingwood
Cheat Fest 5k takes place in Kingwood, West Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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